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Championing local talent, fearless creativity, and theatre without limits. 🐾✨

THE WAIT IS OVER… MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY! 🎭What a fantastic turnout we had for our auditions! A huge thank...
14/09/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER… MEET THE CAST OF SENSE & SENSIBILITY! 🎭

What a fantastic turnout we had for our auditions! A huge thank you to everyone who came along, performed, took a chance and shared their talent with us.

Casting is never an easy process especially when you have so many brilliant people in the room. There are always difficult decisions to make, but we are absolutely delighted to finally introduce the cast who will be bringing Kate Hamill's energetic adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense & Sensibility to life.

✨ PLEASE WELCOME OUR CAST: ✨

Marianne Dashwood – Evangeline McManus
Elinor Dashwood – Annalisa Foster
Margaret Dashwood – Rosie Malt
Colonel Brandon – Justin Deaville
Edward Ferrars – Callum Ashton
John Willoughby – Timothy Bedford
Lucy Steele – Daisy Wayman
Mrs Jennings– Rosie Loft
Mrs Ferrars / Gossip – Sukie Shinn
John Middleton – Dave Birke
Mrs Dashwood – Lissy Malt
Lady Middleton / Gossip – Sue Lofthouse
Ensemble – Dan Shaw
Ensemble / Gossip – Jackie Horrocks
Gossip – Elena-Mia Hutchinson
F***y Dashwood – Sam Booth
John Dashwood – Charlie Malt

And that's our Sense & Sensibility company! ❤️

We're so excited to get this brilliant group of actors into the rehearsal room and start creating our very own Off The Leash take on this much-loved story.

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/sense-and-sensibility/

If you've ever wondered what happens when you put a whole load of Dashwoods, Ferrars, Middletons, Steeles, gossipers and questionable romantic decisions in one room…

We can't wait to get started.

🎭 WHAT A NIGHT! 🎭A huge thank you to everyone who came along to The Art of Being Watchable workshop with the brilliant K...
13/09/2026

🎭 WHAT A NIGHT! 🎭

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to The Art of Being Watchable workshop with the brilliant Katie Hamilton! ❤️

We hope you had as much fun as we did!

From the games and exercises to trying out new performance techniques, it was fantastic to see everyone getting involved, having a laugh, meeting new people and stepping outside their comfort zones.

A big thank you to Katie for sharing her experience, energy and expertise and to everyone who came through the doors and made the evening what it was.

Keep your eyes peeled for more Off The Leash workshops, events and productions coming your way.

🎭 TODAY'S THE DAY!🎭Fancy stepping into the world of Jane Austen?Our SENSE & SENSIBILITY auditions are happening TODAY an...
13/09/2026

🎭 TODAY'S THE DAY!🎭

Fancy stepping into the world of Jane Austen?

Our SENSE & SENSIBILITY auditions are happening TODAY and we'd love to see you!

Come along, find out more about the production, meet the team, hear about the characters and have a read for some of the roles we're casting. 🎭

✨ Big cast. Big characters. Big Off The Leash energy!

📅 TODAY – Sunday 13 September
⏰ 1pm–5pm
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford

Whether you've auditioned with us before or you're completely new to Off The Leash, come and have a go!

You don't need to be an Austen expert.
You don't need to know exactly which role you want.

Just come along and see what happens…

💌 Questions? Drop us a message.

see you at The Place! 🎭

🎭 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 👀Our Art of Being Watchable workshop is happening TONIGHT at The Place Theatre, Bedford!Want to ...
11/09/2026

🎭 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! 👀

Our Art of Being Watchable workshop is happening TONIGHT at The Place Theatre, Bedford!

Want to build your confidence, have a laugh, meet some new theatre people and pick up some practical performance tips along the way?

✨ Come and give it a go!

Led by the brilliant Katie Hamilton, tonight is all about stage presence, making bold choices and learning how to hold an audience's attention without stealing the scene.

🎟️ You can still book online using the link below OR simply turn up and PAY ON THE DOOR!

📅 TONIGHT – Friday 11 September
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford

Bring yourself, bring a friend, and come ready to have some fun. 🎭

See you tonight!

👇 BOOK HERE:
https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/the-art-of-being-watchable-steal-focus-without-stealing-the-scene/

🎭 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎭Still thinking about coming along to The Art of Being Watchable?This is your last reminder and yes, y...
10/09/2026

🎭 TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎭

Still thinking about coming along to The Art of Being Watchable?

This is your last reminder and yes, you can just turn up and pay on the door! 👀

Join the brilliant Katie Hamilton for a fun, practical evening exploring stage presence, confidence and how to become more engaging on stage without stealing the scene.

Whether you're an experienced performer, new to theatre or simply fancy doing something different.

✨ Come for the theatre. Stay for the people.

📅 Tomorrow – Friday 11 September
⏰ 7.30pm
The Place Theatre, Bedford
💷 You are able to book below or pay on the night

https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/the-art-of-being-watchable-steal-focus-without-stealing-the-scene/

Grab a friend, come along and give it a go. 🎭

See you tomorrow!

🎭 AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY! 🎭Fancy stepping into the world of Jane Austen… with a little Off The Leash chaos thrown in? 👀Ou...
08/09/2026

🎭 AUDITIONS THIS SUNDAY! 🎭

Fancy stepping into the world of Jane Austen… with a little Off The Leash chaos thrown in? 👀

Our SENSE & SENSIBILITY auditions are happening THIS SUNDAY – 13th SEPTEMBER, and we still have some fantastic roles up for grabs!

✨ ROLES AVAILABLE:

Lucy Steele
Charming, clever and quietly determined to get what she wants.

Anne Steele
Lucy’s sister outspoken, excitable and absolutely incapable of keeping a secret!

Margaret Dashwood
The youngest Dashwood sister spirited, imaginative and full of life.

John Dashwood
Elinor and Marianne’s half-brother, respectable on the surface, but easily influenced.

Mrs Ferrars
Sharp, formidable and not exactly known for being easy to please!

Mrs Dashwood
Warm, emotional and fiercely devoted to her daughters.

Lady Middleton
Elegant, reserved and rather more concerned with appearances.

Sir John Middleton
Generous, sociable and always ready to bring people together.

THE GOSSIPS
A chance to have some fun, create characters and help bring the world of the play to life.

📅 Sunday 13 September
⏰ 1pm–5pm
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford

Whether you’ve auditioned with us before or this would be your first time, come along and give it a go.

You might just find your next character. 🎭

🎭 THIS FRIDAY… COME AND BE MORE WATCHABLE! 👀Ever watched someone on stage and thought, "I can’t take my eyes off them”?T...
07/09/2026

🎭 THIS FRIDAY… COME AND BE MORE WATCHABLE! 👀

Ever watched someone on stage and thought, "I can’t take my eyes off them”?

That’s stage presence and it’s something you can learn.

✨ THE ART OF BEING WATCHABLE✨
📅 This Friday – 11 September
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford

https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/the-art-of-being-watchable-steal-focus-without-stealing-the-scene/

Join the brilliant Katie Hamilton for a fun, practical evening exploring how to be more engaging on stage without stealing the scene.

Whether you’re an experienced performer, just starting out, preparing for an audition, or simply curious…

Come for the theatre. Stay for the people. 🎭

🎟️ Book your place now.

💄 Eight women. Eight stories. One stage.Some will make you laugh.Some will make you uncomfortable.Some might break your ...
06/09/2026

💄 Eight women. Eight stories. One stage.

Some will make you laugh.

Some will make you uncomfortable.

Some might break your heart.

And some might make you look at the world a little differently.

🎭 SNATCHES: MOMENTS FROM 100 YEARS OF WOMEN'S LIVES

A powerful collection of stories about women, told by women from the funny and familiar to the difficult and unforgettable.

You might recognise yourself.
You might recognise someone you know.
You definitely won't forget them.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now.
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford
📅 8th & 9th November 2026

https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/snatches-moments-from-100-years-of-womens-lives/

Eight stories. Eight voices. Come and listen.

🎭 COME FOR THE THEATRE… STAY FOR THE PEOPLE!👀Ever been on stage and thought:"What am I supposed to be doing when I'm NOT...
05/09/2026

🎭 COME FOR THE THEATRE… STAY FOR THE PEOPLE!👀

Ever been on stage and thought:

"What am I supposed to be doing when I'm NOT speaking?”

Or perhaps you've watched another actor and thought:

How do they make you look at them without even saying anything?

That's exactly what we're exploring at…

✨ THE ART OF BEING WATCHABLE ✨

Led by the brilliant Katie Hamilton, this is a fun, practical evening exploring stage presence, confidence, character and those little choices that can make a BIG difference.

But here's the thing…

It's not just about acting.

This is an evening to meet people, have a laugh, try something new and spend time with a brilliant bunch of theatre-loving people. 🎭❤️

And you don't have to walk through the door knowing anyone.

That's kind of the point.

You might leave with a few new performance skills…

and a few new theatre friends too.👀

📅 Friday 11th September 2026
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford
🎭 Led by Katie Hamilton
🎟️ Tickets available now

https://www.theplacebedford.org.uk/shows/the-art-of-being-watchable-steal-focus-without-stealing-the-scene/

🎭 THREE VERY DIFFERENT WOMEN… WHICH ONE COULD BE YOU? 👀We're continuing our Sense & Sensibility audition announcements a...
03/09/2026

🎭 THREE VERY DIFFERENT WOMEN… WHICH ONE COULD BE YOU? 👀

We're continuing our Sense & Sensibility audition announcements and this time we're looking for actresses to step into the worlds of Mrs Dashwood, Mrs Ferrars and Lady Middleton.

Based on Kate Hamill's energetic and playful adaptation of Jane Austen's classic, this is going to be a large-cast Off The Leash production with plenty of character, comedy and ensemble fun.

🌿 MRS DASHWOOD

Mother to Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, Mrs Dashwood is loving, passionate and deeply protective of her daughters.

💎 MRS FERRARS

Powerful, wealthy, intimidating and absolutely certain that she knows what's best for everyone around her, Mrs Ferrars is not a woman who wastes time worrying about whether people like her.

🫖 LADY MIDDLETON

Elegant, socially respectable and rather more reserved than her husband, Lady Middleton is part of the social world surrounding the Dashwood sisters.

🎭 OPEN AUDITIONS

📅 Sunday 13th September 2026
🕐 1:00pm–5:00pm
📍 The Place Theatre, Bedford

Whether you're an experienced performer, returning to theatre, or looking for your next challenge, we'd love to see you.

🎭 Come along. Have a read. Have some fun. See where you fit.

💬 Questions? Send us a message.

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The Place Theatre, Bradgate Road
Bedford
MK40 3DE

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